Gwendolyn Phelps Obituary

The world bids farewell to Gwendolyn Phelps in Washington, District of Columbia, departing on May 9, 2026 at the age of 80. Gwendolyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gwendolyn Phelps to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, Gwendolyn is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Gwendolyn's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Jeter and Cleo Jeter (Starks); her son Marcus Essex; and her sister Loretta Austin. She is survived by: her children, Paula Essex and Donald Essex; her grandchildren, Marco Jones, Chanel Drayton and Eden Essex; and her great grandchild Londyn Reeves. She is also survived by many other family members and friends.